With the rise of global food production and trade, the food supply chain is becoming longer and more complex which increases the requirement for food security. As global regulations change and consumer demands increase, products need to satisfy a greater number of food security or food safety requirements. Here are a few ways science can help tackle these food industry risks:

Sealed Air believes in the power of partnerships to drive and scale approaches to “create a better way for life.” For this reason, Sealed Air engages in a broad range of key partnerships with both small and large organizations that can affect meaningful change.

The company’s 2020 sustainability goals include a goal to help people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Every package sent to a customer’s home is a communication from the retailer. Sometimes the message is bold and aggressive. Sometimes it’s quiet and passive. But no matter the style, that message will affect all future transactions with that customer – if there are any.

Online consumers are savvy. They know when they are getting short shrifted and they know when they are being valued. It’s all there right inside the box.

To keep businesses running smoothly, restaurant owners, retail store managers and building service contractors must oversee numerous key tasks, including cleaning. If cleaning is considered a priority, this can have a positive impact on a brand’s reputation, sales, employee satisfaction and retention, and more. When cleanliness is ignored, a business risks losing out on these benefits.

Coming in last isn’t always a bad thing. It’s often the last things we do that are the first things we remember. We can probably recall the last thing we ate, said, or wore. I bet you still have thoughts about the last movie you watched, song you heard, and book you read.

And so it goes with the online shopping experience. The last interaction a customer has with a retailer, the last touchpoint that locks in loyalty, is the one thing that will be remembered the most after the parcel is opened.

We’ll soon be celebrating the one-year anniversary of the IntelliDish™ system’s global launch. Needless to say, after months on the market, it has been a learning experience on many levels. We’ve come to understand the digital transformation within the industry and how varied it is, and have reconfirmed what we know regarding the most commonly reoccurring issues in the commercial dishwashing process.

No matter how you look at it, it’s a scary time for brick-and-mortar retail right now. Companies are closing, malls are emptying, and shoppers are leaving. It’s a trend driven by reliance on and preference for e-commerce. People are in love with the convenience of online consumerism.

As a frequent hotel guest, one of the first things I notice in a hotel room is the linen, from the bed sheets and pillows to the bathroom towels. If it shows signs of wear and tear, has oddly colored stains or an unpleasant odor, it contributes negatively to the overall impression of the hotel. And other travelers agree – quality linen can contribute anywhere from 5-20 percent of customer satisfaction ratings, according to a study by Metabolic.

Today, customers can easily be overwhelmed by the number of “green” products and services on the market. Selecting the right solution is further complicated by the fact that some of these products are not truly environmentally friendly. In fact, one study found that 98 percent of products marketed as green were guilty of making a false claim, otherwise known as greenwashing.